About Us
In 2006 the Board of Directors met to adopt a Service Assessment Plan. The Plan focuses on 4 key areas:
Business Development 
- Support small business owners and independent restaurants
- Establish parking plan
- Develop cohesive growth strategy
- Initiate convenient recycling methods for businesses
- Support preservation of historic properties and structures
- Provide public relations and marketing support
- Develop District web site and other media
- Sponsor market research
- Partner with local chambers of commerce and business organization
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Transportation Planning
- Coordinate with Metro on the proposed Richmond Rail Line
- Enhance amenities for pedestrians and cyclists
- Improve public transportation shelters, seating, and trash services
- Develop trolley system, parking plan
- Develop transportation and mobility master plan
- Create Montrose boulevard promenade
- Provide for traffic flow studies and assist in mobility projects
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Public Safety
- Provide graffiti abatement and prevention
- Enhance public street lighting
- Establish partnerships with HPD, Metro, and other agencies
- Support HPD’s Positive Interaction Program (PIP)
- Enhance traffic control devices where necessary
- Initiate safety awareness programs and activities
- Advocate for security needs with county, city, state, and federal agencies
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Visual Improvements & Cultural Promotion
- Develop Urban Village concept
- Promote esplanade and median adoptions Support and maintain public art
- Provide supplemental mowing, trash pick up, and bandit sign removal
- Preserve, enhance, and expand public parks and trails
- Address water, wastewater, and drainage requirements
- Create District identity and inviting streetscapes
- Support conservation programs, emissions reduction and recycling
